Citing a desire to restore trust and transparency in state government, former Maine Attorney General Michael Carpenter of Houlton announced his candidacy for the state Senate in the new District 2.
On November 5, the voters of Maine will have the opportunity to decide the fate of five bond issues placed on the ballot by the Legislature and the Governor.
Shenna Bellows, a Democrat from Hancock County, will be visiting Presque Isle for a breakfast at the Whole Potato Cafe on Main Street on Oct. 24 as part of her official campaign kick-off tour.
State Representative Rick Long (R-Sherman) reacted positively to a legislative scorecard of votes taken by state lawmakers this session.
